Small-Town 2026 Wide Receivers Having Giant Senior Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These small-town wideouts are having terrific final seasons this fall...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638560"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f9160db0fbd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick, twitchy wideout from North Georgia lighting up the stat sheet right now, Beasley is a precise route-runner with plenty of speed who can score from anywhere on the field. The sure-handed Calhoun native has hauled in 62 passes this season for 1,177 yards and an impressive 12 touchdowns in just eight games. He's hit the 100-yard mark in every game this year and is the leading receiver across the state in the 2026 class. He's playing at a really high level and will see a big bump in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1940942"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f9160db101d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another speedy receiver who can run and make big plays after the catch, Miller is a Covington native who is playing like one of the best receivers in the area. The 5-foot-11 175-pounder is dangerous in the open field and can make defenders miss with ease. He shows quick feet, impressive burst, and the ability to stretch the field vertically while being a weapon in the short passing game. The under-the-radar pass catcher has caught 30 passes and have taken them 851 yards. He's averaging an outstanding 28 yards per catch. He's also scored 8 touchdowns in just 8 games this season. He's easily one of the more underrated 2026 receivers in the state right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1971520"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f9160db1065"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Down in the small-town of Greenville is where you'll find one of the more underrated pass-catchers in West Georgia. Smith is a long-strider with strong hands at 6-foot-2 190-pounds who knows how to make plays down the field. He's impressive after the catch and can be tough to run down from behind. He's caught 33 passes this season for 841 yards for an average of 25 yards per catch. He's a big-play machine who consistently makes plays with the ball in his hands. He's also helped out in the run game and has four touchdowns so far this season. Smith will be an easy addition to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings after his big start to his final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1971550"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f9160db10a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive route-runner who can get open consistently and snatch the football, Butler is another senior having a terrific final season. He's proven to be one of the top pass-catchers in the area and is one of the more productive 2026 receivers across North Georgia. The sure-handed receiver has caught 48 passes this season for 721 yards and eight touchdowns through his first nine games. He's also a weapon on special teams as a returner due to his speed and ability to make defenders miss in the open field. He's been fun to watch this season and will be added to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1866705"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f9160db1124"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking South Georgia wide receiver who can really stretch the field, Rice is one of the fastest wideouts in the area who tracks the ball well and consistently sneak his way past defenders down the field. He shows dependable hands and can pick up easy yards after the catch. He's a big-play weapon for the Gators who has hauled in 41 passes for 718 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games. He's flying under the radar still but is having an excellent final season. He's averaging 90 yards a game and will push for All-Region honors when the season ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->